The Most Flattering Clothes for Your Postpartum Body
Not everyone bounces back to their pre-pregnancy weight or body — and that’s okay. You may not love your postpartum body right now but it doesn’t mean that you need to restrict yourself to wearing loose and slouchy clothes.
The key is to highlight the parts of your body that you are proud of and comfortable to show or accentuate — it could be your arms, your waist or your legs.
If you’re confused or unsure about how to do this, read on for some postpartum fashion ideas and tips to help inspire you. Our tips and tricks are not only for those pretty photo shoot sessions with baby at the hospital or at home but for everyday life — like when you’re getting ready to get back to work or when you’ve decided to go back to exercising again.
Slim arms with big tummy
Some of us retain our slim arms even after giving birth. Even if you’re still struggling with some extra fat and skin on your mid section, you can still have fun with fashion with clothes that can show of your slim arms but hide your mommy pooch.
This ruffle camisole top is perfect to show off your slim arms but the ruffles on the top distract the eyes from your mid section. The bottom of the top is also flowy enough to give your tummy some breathing space.
Sheer Ruffle Cami from abercrombie.com
For exercise clothes, this top is perfect. The racerback cut will highlight your slim arms but the slits on the sides make the top loose around the tummy.
YPB Active Rib Easy Tank from abercrombie.com
For a casual day out, this sleeveless baseball jersey is absolutely cute. You can go for a larger size than usual to make it a bit more loose around your tummy. Additionally, this top is perfect for breastfeeding moms as it opens up fully at the front.
Vol. 28 Vintage Monarchs Baseball Jersey from abercrombie.com
Now for back to office or work clothes, check out these sleeveless tops that are flowy or loose at the mid section. The satin and tweed materials also make these tops appropriate for the office.
Elevated Satin High Neck Top from abercrombie.com
Kolin Relaxed Tweed Vest from lovebonito.com
Big arms with slim waist
Every body deposits fats differently. Some moms find that a few months after giving birth, they easily loose fat around their waist and belly but they can’t seem to get rid of their flabby arms. That’s okay! Look good and feel good in clothes that accentuate your slim waist but distract from your arms.
A great way to do this is to wear dresses and tops with puffed sleeves but with a body that clings to your waist.
Emerson Poplin Puff Sleeve Midi Dress from abercrombie.com
Short Sleeve Linen Blend Babydoll Top from abercrombie.com
This next dress with peek-a-boo cut outs on the sides is absolutely gorgeous. The puff sleeves will hide your arms, but the cut outs will make you feel fun and flirty. Plus, if you’re a breastfeeding mama, you can just pop off one sleeve and you’re ready to nurse baby.
Alai Puff Sleeve Fit and Flare Midaxi Dress from lovebonito.com
Don’t be afraid to wear crop tops either. Of course you might still have some loose skin or even scars or marks on your belly, but there’s nothing a pair of high waist trousers can’t hide.
These crop tops with all kinds of sleeves — long, drop shoulder, puffed and ruffled — will pair well with high waist pants or trousers.
Wedge V-Neck Sweater from abercrombie.com
Linen Blend Embroidered Eyelet Tee from abercrombie.com
Thelma Elastic Puff Sleeve Top from lovebonito.com
Mckenzie Ruffle Sleeve Bustier Crop Top from lovebonito.com
Kataleya Broderie Puff Sleeve Crop Top from lovebonito.com
ASOS Icon Crop T-Shirt from asos.com
For exercise clothes, we found some flattering tops that will suit someone with big arms and a slim waist. These are tops with long sleeves or drop shoulder sleeves that can hide the arms. Some ruching on the sides will also help accentuate a slim waist.
Nike Women’s Ribbed Long Sleeve Mod Crop Top from nike.com
Adidas Essentials Crop Top from adidas.com
Big thighs and butt
Some bottom heavy women find that after giving birth, their thighs and butt are even bigger. This can make some women feel self conscious and embarrassed. But why not embrace your curvy body with pieces that can look good on you.
Luckily, skinny jeans are out and wide leg pants are so in. Here are some stylish pairs that will definitely look good on women with heavier bottoms.
Satin Wide Leg Cargo Pant from abercrombie.com
A&F Harper Tailored Premium Crepe Pant from abercrombie.com
Mid Rise Ultra Wide Leg Jean from abercrombie.com
You can also have fun with some maxi skirts. Explore different prints that can make you feel pretty and girly yet comfortable as a flowy skirt won’t cling to your legs.
Linen Blend High Slit Maxi Skirt from abercrombie.com
Linen Blend Embroidered Tiered Maxi Skirt from abercrombie.com
Being bottom heavy doesn’t mean that you can’t show off your legs. Of course you can wear shorts. If you’re conscious about your big butt or thighs, just choose a pair of shorts that opens up a bit more towards the bottom and won’t cling to your thighs. In our opinion, bermuda shorts are the best option for bottom heavy moms and gals.
Ryanna Linen Wide Leg Shorts from lovebonito.com
Mariet Denim Flare Shorts from abercrombie.com
Monki Longline Wide Leg Bermuda Shorts from asos.com
For exercise clothes, you can also find cute wide leg pants that won't make you feel uncomfortable as you do your workouts.
Adidas Originals Leopard Luxe Wide Leg Adibreak Track Pants from adidas.com
All SZN Fleece Wide Pants from adidas.com
Slim legs with big tummy
Some women are just born with slim, sexy and feminine legs that even after gaining weight during pregnancy, they still retain their slim legs. But if you’re still struggling with a heavier top and a bigger tummy, balance your look and figure with some shorts or skirts to show of your legs and a flowy top that can hide your tummy.
Rhiane Sheer Puff Sleeve Blouse from lovebonito.com
The A&F Scarlett Wrap Mini Skort from abercrombie.com
Faux Silk Puff Sleeve Top from abercrombie.com
Marthen Tweed A-Line Shorts from lovebonito.com
Wesson Belted Cotton Shorts from lovebonito.com
For postpartum work clothes, we found some dainty, flowy tops that can hide your tummy. You can pair them with slim trousers or pencil skirts that can show off your slim legs.
Reina Trapeze Tank Top from lovebonito.com
Via Linen Lantern Sleeve Shell Top from lovebonito.com
Kinsela Cotton Shell Top from lovebonito.com
Babydoll mini dresses are so perfect for ladies with a heavier top half but with slim legs. The flowy top that is tighter just under the boob area allows for a lot of space for your tummy. And of course, the short hemline will definitely show off your slim legs.
Emerson Ruched Puff Sleeve Mini Dress from abercrombie.com
Bevelyn Puff Sleeve Babydoll Dress from lovebonito.com
For postpartum exercise clothes, short shorts are the best to show off your slim legs and make you feel extra confident at the gym. Choose shorts that have a thick waist band that can provide support and help suck in your tummy.
Then pair off these shorts with some cute, oversized shirts that won’t make you feel conscious about your big tummy or arms.
Nike One Women's Dri-FIT Ultra High-Waisted 3" Brief-Lined Shorts from nike.com
Nike One SE Women's Dri-FIT Ultra-High-Waisted 3" Brief-Lined Shorts from nike.com
Adizero Lite Short Leggings from adidas.com
Nike Women’s T-shirt from nike.com
Nike Women’s Oversized Shirt from nike.com
Linear Logo Tee from adidas.com
Adicolor Essentials Tee from adidas.com
